ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
2120 Diamond Blvd., Suite 200
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 692-2500
Fax: (925) 692-2505
www.cchealth.org/eh/
Pool and Spa Plan Check Submittal Checklist
Below are some common items that are typically missing or inadequately detailed and may delay the plan review and
approval. This checklist is based on requirements contained in the California Health and Safety Code (Sections 116025
through 116068) and the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 (Chapter 20) and Title 24 (Chapter 31B). This checklist
is not all-inclusive and is subject to change without notice. Refer to the appropriate state laws and regulations and CCEH
Construction Guidelines for additional requirements and details. We provide pre-design consultation on a first come, first
serve basis, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 30 minutes maximum, no appointment needed.
1.
Sheet/page #
TURNOVER RATE (3124B) *Submit manufacturer specification sheet
A)
___________
(LxWxADx7.48)__________ or (AreaxADx7.48)__________= _________galFactor = __________gpm
Factor: Pool 360 minutes, Spa 30 minutes, Wading Pool 60 minutes
B)
___________
*Pump: Make________________ Model_____________HP_______@ 60 ft. of head = _________gpm
C)
___________
*Spa Booster: Make____________Model____________HP_______@ 40 ft. of head = __________gpm
2.
Sheet/page #
PIPE SIZES – Recirculation (3125B and 116064)
A)
___________
Main Drains__________inches
B)
___________
Velocity ≤ 8 feet per second in suction lines (recommend 6 feet per second)
C)
___________
Return Lines__________inches Velocity ≤ 10 feet per second in return lines .
D)
___________
(Spa Booster) Drains__________inches Velocity ≤ 8 ft. per sec. in suction lines (recommend 6 ft. per sec.)
E)
___________
Wading Pool Drains__________inches Velocity ≤ 6 ft. per sec. for all main drain pipes when 100% of flow
comes from main drain and any main drain is blocked.
F)
___________
Equipment Room Pipe sizes: ______________inches
G)
___________
Spa aeration and/or jet system separate from filtration system.
H)
___________
Overflow pipe (if have) air gap if to sanitary sewer.
3.
Sheet/ page #
FILTER REQUIREMENTS (3127B) *Submit manufacturer specification sheets
A)
___________
*Make____________________ Model____________________ Type___________________
B)
___________
_________ rated gpm (pump)  factor = _________square feet required
Skimmers__________inches
Equalizer Lines__________inches
Factors: Diatomaceous earth = 2 (2 ½ if  2000 sq.ft. pool continuous feeding of D.E.), High Rate Sand = 20
(recommend 15, especially if high use pool), Cartridge = .375
C)
___________
Filter requirements per code
D)
___________
Multiple filters: indicate that filters are isolated
E)
___________
Pressure drop 3 psi maximum
F)
___________
Air release
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4.
Sheet/ page #
DISINFECTANT FEEDER (1 per filtration system) *Submit manufacturer specification sheets
A)
___________
*Make______________ Model_______________ Type______________ Approved Type____________
(Feed Rate at least 3 lbs. of chlorine/day/10,000 gallons)
B)
___________
Interlocked with pump
C)
___________
Feed line connected downstream of equipment
D)
___________
Chemical containers
E)
___________
Feed rate adjustable 25%-100%
F)
___________
Feed rate accurate within 10%
G)
___________
Does not also feed Cyanuric Acid
5.
Sheet/ page #
SKIMMERS (31234B) (Pools not over 5,000 sq. ft) Submit manufacturer spec. sheets
A)
___________
___________ sq. ft. surface area  500 = _____________ number of skimmers required
(Additional skimmers may be required to obtain adequate skimming)
B)
___________
Locations (prevailing wind considered)
C)
___________
Check Valve
D)
___________
Float Valve
E)
___________
Weir (4 inches )
F)
___________
Basket
G)
___________
Split equalizer lines
H)
___________
Equalizer grates 3 feet apart
I)
___________
Uniform flow (Flow not exceed skimmer GPM rating)
6.
A)
Sheet/page #
___________
INLETS (31334B)
______________ GAL  10,000 = ________ + 1 = _______ inlets required
(Additional inlets may be required to obtain uniform circulation)
B)
___________
Inlet fittings adjustable (flow and direction)
C)
___________
Uniform circulation and flow
D)
___________
Pool inlet fittings round and smooth, protrude 1 ¼ inch maximum
E)
___________
Inlet fittings over 18 inches below water (except spa or wading pools)
F)
___________
Inlet fittings minimum 10 feet apart
G)
___________
Fill line (permanent if ≥ 1,500 gals.)
H)
___________
Approved source of water
I)
___________
Approved Backflow Protection
J)
___________
Auto-Fill Float Valve proposed
K)
___________
If Auto-Fill float valve, pressure vacuum breaker
L)
___________
Inlet fittings minimum 5 feet away from skimmers/main drains
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7.
Sheet/page #
GRATES –Submit manufacturer specification sheets
A)
___________
GPM rating: _____________
(Must be equal or greater than maximum flow rate through grate if entire flow is through one (1) grate)
B)
___________
Suction grate size: _______ inches x _______ inches (if round, diameter __________inches)
C)
___________
Meeting ANSI/ASME A112.19.8-2007 standard
D)
___________
Spa drains clear of steps and bench
E)
___________
Main drains (at deepest point)
F)
___________
Bottom drains minimum 3 feet apart
G)
___________
Tamper proof
H)
___________
Slots/open ½ inch maximum wide
I)
___________
Hydrostatic device
J)
___________
Clearance, grate and pipe 2 inches or largest pipe diameter, whichever greater, unless specs are different
8.
Sheet/page #
POOL CONSTRUCTION (3106B)
A)
___________
Length: ________ feet
B)
___________
Pool geometry
C)
___________
Shallow end depth: _______ feet break in slope depth
Width: (15 feet minimum at main drain for swimming pools): ________ feet
(If applicable): ________feet deep end depth: ________feet
D)
___________
3 ½ feet maximum depth at shallow end (except special purpose pool)
E)
___________
Shallow slope (1 feet per 10 feet Maximum)
F)
___________
Color (white)
G)
___________
Pool finish material approved
H)
___________
Spa color white/ light pastel color
I)
___________
Pool surface free of unapproved projections or recessed areas
J)
___________
Tolerance (+/- 2 inches or +/- 1/8 inch for non-adjustable overflow system)
K)
___________
Lane lines (slip-resistant/12 inches maximum wide, flush)
L)
___________
Depth marking tile line, 4 inches wide, slip-resistant contrast color, flush, at 4 ½ feet depth
(Not required if maximum depth 5 feet)
M)
___________
Rope anchors (flush) for safety rope at 4 ½ feet depth (if change in slope from shallow to deep water)
N)
___________
Decorative designs are prohibited if could be mistaken for a human
O)
___________
Radius at shallow end (1 feet maximum)
P)
___________
Spring line per code
Q)
___________
Main drain to deep end edge of pool (distance): ________feet
(Main drain to deep edge of pool (distance) meet code
R)
___________
Spa bench and steps, outlines (1 to 2 inches wide, slip-resistant contrasting color, flush)
S)
___________
Depth markers and locations (only 2 needed in spa or wading pool, needed on deck if pool > 20 ft. wide)
T)
___________
Depth markers ≤ 25 feet apart
U)
___________
Deck depth markers slip-resistant/flush with deck
V)
___________
Depth markers contrasting color and size (3 inch minimum)
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W)
___________
Feet indicated for each depth markers
X)
___________
Steps/Ladders: shallow end, deep end
(over 4 ½ feet deep, over 30 feet wide need at each deep end not more than 100 feet apart)
Y)
___________
Ladder clearance (3 to 5 inches)
Z)
___________
Slip-resistant treads
AA)
___________
Stairs treads/risers (all same dimensions., 12 inches minimum treads, 18 inches minimum tread for convex top
steps, 12 inches maximum risers)
BB)
___________
Spa stairs (9 inches maximum risers with 1 handrail, 12 inches maximum riser with 2 hand rails)
CC)
___________
Spa stairs located on 4 feet side of deck
DD)
___________
Handrail (at least over bottom step, ≥ 28 inches above deck, pool edge, and steps)
EE)
___________
Spa bench (no projections or recessed areas except for spa bench if not over 24 inches underwater)
FF)
___________
Clearance between rail and step (3 to 5 inches)
GG)
___________
Recessed steps (tread 5 inches minimum, width 14 inches minimum)
HH)
___________
Grabrails
II)
___________
Electrical bonding of handrails/ladders, grabrails (as per building department requirements)
JJ)
___________
Diving board(s)
KK)
___________
Diving board requirements
LL)
___________
Pool geometry requirements with diving board(s)
9.
Sheet/page #
DECK (3113B)
A)
___________
Minimum 4 feet wide (including behind diving boards, etc.)
B)
___________
Slip-resistant
C)
___________
Non-abrasive
D)
___________
Unobstructed
E)
___________
Spa at least 6 feet from pool
F)
___________
Drainage and ¼ inch per ft. min. slope (recommend 400 square feet max per drain)
G)
___________
Drains (recommend maximum 25 feet apart)
H)
___________
Artificial covering (not allowed)
I)
___________
Sealing of space behind coping
J)
___________
Unpaved areas at least 4 feet from spa
K)
___________
Hose bibs (all deck area within 75 feet of a hose bib with approved water source for each hose bib)
L)
___________
Vacuum Breaker
M)
___________
Safety of locations
N)
___________
Coping shape (1 to 2 inches overhang, 2 ½ inches maximum thickness)
O)
___________
Coping slip-resistant
P)
___________
Spa emergency shut-off switch
10.
Sheet/page #
SIGNS (3119B, 65539), AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT (3108B, 65529, 65539)
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A)
___________
Signs 4 inch letters (where required)
B)
___________
Lifeguard
C)
___________
NO LIFEGUARD sign (4 inch letters)
D)
___________
Children under 14 years of age sign
E)
___________
Artificial Respiration sign
F)
___________
911 #’s sign
G)
___________
2 NO DIVING SIGNS (shallow pool <6 feet deep, 4 inch letters)
H)
___________
OCCUPANT LOAD (near entry, 4 inch letters)
I)
___________
Occupancy Load (1 bather per 20 sq.ft. for pools)_________ (1.10 sq.ft. bather per for spas)_________
J)
___________
Chlorine gas sign (4 inch letters, if applicable)
K)
___________
Emergency Evacuation Sign
L)
___________
Spa Caution Sign
M)
___________
Labeled emergency spa shut-off switch
N)
___________
Warning sign for pools without lighting (4 inch letters)
O)
___________
Rescue pole / body hook attached to a pole at least 12 feet in length
P)
___________
17 inches minimum life-ring-rope
Q)
___________
Rope for life-ring span maximum width of pool
R)
___________
First aid kit (where required)
11.
Sheet/page #
FENCING AND GATES (3118B, Figures 31B-4 and 31B-5)
A)
___________
5 feet height minimum (recommend higher)
B)
___________
Enclosure/gate elevations
C)
___________
Gates self-closing and latching (including building)
D)
___________
Lockable to pool users
E)
___________
Double gates (1 locked closed-so swing gate can latch to it)
F)
___________
Gates open out/away from pool area
G)
___________
Can leave pool area without key
H)
___________
Enclosure replacement/upgrade/repair (not without enclosure)
I)
___________
Latch height, gates/doors/building. Doors/panic bars (3 ½ feet min. to center of latch)
J)
___________
Bottom of enclosure ≤ 2 inches from finish grate (recommend over concrete or equal)
K)
___________
Vertical bars (≤ 4 inches between bars)
L)
___________
Horizontal bars (≥ 4 feet between bars)
M)
___________
Landscaping plans
N)
___________
5 feet clear span (no trees, planters, climbable objects)
O)
___________
Pool enclosure cannot be readily climbable by small children
P)
___________
Private yard/off premises property should not be in 5 feet clear span
Q)
___________
Chain link fence 1 ¾ inch maximum horizontally
R)
___________
Doors, gates, operable windows of living quarter. Premises shall not be part of the pool enclosure.
12.
Sheet/page #
PUMPROOM-Submit manufacturer specifications sheet for all proposed equipment
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A)
___________
Location in relations to pools
B)
___________
Approved floor slope to drain (1/4 inch per foot)
C)
___________
Drain
D)
___________
Timer
E)
___________
Ventilation
F)
___________
Hose Bib
G)
___________
Gauges (influent and effluent)
H)
___________
Flow meter size and location
I)
___________
Vacuum Gauge (recommended)
J)
___________
Valves identified
K)
___________
Sight Glass
L)
__________
Backwash to sanitary sewer by air gap
M)
___________
Sanitary sewer backwash line size__________ backwash line size adequate
N)
___________
Backwash sump proposed
O)
___________
Cartridge filter cleaning facility to sanitary sewer
P)
___________
Sump size (if applicable _____________)
Q)
___________
Hose bib for cartridge filter cleaning area
R)
___________
Vacuum Breaker (fill line/hose bibs)
S)
___________
Hair and Lint strainer
T)
___________
Heating (check):  Gas  Electric  Solar
U)
___________
Backwash Valve
V)
___________
Light
W)
___________
Pool and spa circulation system must be separate
X)
___________
Main drain and skimmer valves separate, labeled
Y)
___________
Pipes labels and arrows
Z)
___________
Accessible
AA)
___________
Spa Booster separate from spa circulation
BB)
___________
Test Kit (DPD, pH, CYA.)
CC)
___________
Records (log)
DD)
___________
Chlorine Gas
EE)
___________
Cylinders Secured
FF)
___________
Precaution Cap
GG)
___________
Key
HH)
___________
Scale
II)
___________
Solution feed
JJ)
___________
No backflow
13.
Sheet/page #
GAS CHLORINE (if applicable)
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A)
___________
Separate room
B)
___________
Gas piping in chlorine room
C)
___________
Interlock with pump
D)
___________
Off during backwash
E)
___________
Not below ground
F)
___________
1 hour Fire Resistant.
G)
___________
Entry (to outdoors, not toward pool or deck)
H)
___________
Ventilation (60x1 hour)
I)
___________
Air intakes ≤ 6 inches of ceiling
J)
___________
Fan and light switch (labeled)
K)
___________
Exhaust taken at or near floor
L)
___________
Ammonia
M)
___________
Gas Mask
N)
___________
Pool cleaning system (e.g., pool vacuum)
14.
Sheet/page #
BATHHOUSE FACILITIES (3115B) Submit samples of walls, floors and ceiling
A)
___________
Bathhouse load (All pool area ÷ 15 ÷ 2): Male__________ Female__________
B)
___________
Travel distance pool to farthest living unit ___________ feet.
C)
___________
Number of Showers (1 per 50 bathers) ___________
D)
___________
Lavatories and showers hot and cold water (110F Maximum)
E)
___________
Walls/ceilings (non-absorbent and cleanable)
F)
___________
Floors slip-resistant
G)
___________
5 inches minimum integral cove base
H)
___________
Floor drains
I)
___________
Floor slope to drains (1/4 inch per foot minimum)
J)
___________
Dressing facilities
K)
___________
Number of male toilets (1 toilet & urinal per 75 males): # toilets __________ # urinals __________
L)
___________
Number of female toilets (1 per 60 females): __________
M)
___________
Number of lavatories (1 per 80 Male/Female): __________
N)
___________
Soap, towel (or air blow) and toilet tissue dispensers
O)
___________
Shower soap dispensers
P)
___________
Shower walls/ceiling (non-absorbent/cleanable)
Q)
___________
Shower floors slip-resistant
R)
___________
Shower 5 inches minimum integral cove base
S)
___________
Outdoor shower floor drains connected to sanitary sewer
T)
___________
Shower floor slope to drains (1/4 inch per foot minimum)
U)
___________
Restroom/dressing facility/shower ventilation plans
15.
Sheet/page #
GUARDED DRINKING FOUNTAIN (S) (3116B)
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A)
___________
(Not required if drinking water available in adjacent living units or building)
B)
___________
Number of drinking fountains __________ (1 per 1st 250 bathers, + 1 additional per 200 or fraction thereof)
16.
Sheet/page #
LIGHTING (3114B)
A)
___________
Underwater light (1/2 watt min. per square feet of pool surface area): __________ watts
B)
___________
GFI if > 15V
C)
___________
Underwater lights ≤ 150V
D)
___________
Pool light(s) ≥ 18 inches underwater (unless approved ≥ 4 inches underwater)
E)
___________
Adequate deck lighting
17.
Sheet/page #
PERIMETER OVERFLOW SYSTEM (3134B) Required for pools over 5000 sq. feet
A)
___________
Channel shape and size
B)
___________
Channel drain
C)
___________
Surge tank/surge control (automatic make-up water)
D)
___________
Gallons in surge tank __________ Gallons in gutter __________
E)
___________
Surge storage total gallons: __________ (min. 1 gallon per square feet of pool water surface area)
18.
Sheet/page #
SOLAR HEATING - Submit manufacturer specifications sheets
A)
___________
Location of collectors
B)
___________
Pipe sizes correct
C)
___________
No filter by-pass
D)
___________
Turnover maintained
E)
___________
Booster pump (if applicable)
F)
___________
Booster pump HP __________(if applicable)
19.
Sheet/page #
SPA WATER TEMPERATURE
A)
___________
104°F maximum
20.
Sheet/page #
CLEANING SYSTEM
A)
___________
Pool Vacuum (separate vacuum line is not allowed)
21.
Sheet/page #
INDOOR POOL VENTILATION PLANS
A)
___________
Windows/mechanical ventilation: according to acceptable engineering principles
For a complete description of applicable requirements, please refer to Environmental Health Division Construction
Guidelines and Codes for Pool and Spa. You can download a copy at www.cchealth.org/eh/ or call (925) 692-2500.
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